Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB150F

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB150F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was revealed 24 months earlier than the WB150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST80 grades against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 has got external measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST80 versus the WB150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged ST80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.